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FATHER JOHNSON IS WINNER IN $5,000 DAMAGE SUIT - Several White Witnesses Against Him But Court And Jurors Are Fair By William H. Ferris The case of Vernon Moore against the Rev. J. A. Johnson, which came up in Judge Hubbard's Court Wednesday, May 15, resulted in a victory for the rector of the Church of Our Merciful Saviour. Father Johnson was sued by the plaintiff, Vernon Moore, for $5,000. The case: November 8, 1934, Father Johnson was driving east on Grand Avenue. A white child ran on the right side of his car and fell under the right rear fender. Father Johnson immediately stopped his car and took the little child to the City Hospital and after two days, the child was returned home. A white judge and twelve white jurymen sat in the case. The plaintiff was represented by two white lawyers, Louis Brownstin and his assistant and was supported by six white witnesses. Father Johnson was represented by C. Ewbank Tucker, a colored lawyer, and was supported by one colored witness , Mrs. Lulu Morton, who was the only real eye witness to the accident. It was a case of white against colored, and yet the jury brought in a unanimous verdict in favor of Father Johnson, the defendant. While Father Johnson was a most excellent witness and impressed the whole court with his intelligence and straight forward testimony, the verdict shows just how fair justice can be and very often is in Kentucky.
COLLEGE STUDENTS AND OTHERS HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT Chas. H. Allison 20, 2219 West Chestnut suffered three fractured ribs and hand lacerations in an auto collision at 15th and Oak Streets early Saturday night. In the car that young Allison was driving was Wm. Young 3124 Hale age 22, who suffered cuts about the face. Jimmy Spann, Allen Hotel, who suffered hond lacerations and a leg injury, Mrs. Ella Downs Parker 21, 630 Finzer who suffered fractured ribs, minor cuts on the leg and ear, Margaret Masterson, Allen Hotel, head injuries and shock and Miss M. Roundtree, 34th and Virginia severe cuts on the face. The other car in the accident was driven by Arthur Block, white who was injuried seriously and his companion Herman Rapp, whose jaw was broken. Allison and his party had left the Lamode dance at the Pythain Temple and were on their way to the Hill St. Inn. When at the intersection of 15th and Oak Allison's car passed the red light, and collided with Block's car according to re cord of accident in the Record Bureau. According to those in Allison's car the light was green and Block passed the red light, which caused the terrific smash. Both drivers were not under arrest at the city Hospitol where they received treatmens. The others were also admitted to the city Hospital for treatment.
FEDERAL SCHOOL HEARS RUSSELL By William H. Ferris Broadway A.M.E. Zion Temple was crowded from 6 to 11 o'clock Friday evening, May 17, at the closing of the Negro Emergency Education School. From 6 to 8, the people inspected the industrial exhibits, which consisted of cooking, sewing handicraft, basket and flower making, etc. Lyle M. Hawkins, the supervisor of the Negro Emergency Schools of Louisville and Jefferson County, served as master of ceremonies. Rev. C. J. Henderson, pastor, pronounced the invocation. Hon. O. A. Harris, general supervisor of Louisville and Jefferson County, made a few encouraging remarks. Dean H. C. Russell of the Kentucky State Industrial College, delivered a masterly address upon "Keep On Learning." Prof. Atwood S. Wilson, the principal of the Central High School, delivered a short but telling address. The Falls city Glee Club, with (Continued on page 3)
CHURCH LEADER DELIVERS STRONG SERMON ON "THE SOUL AND THE WORLD" Sunday was quarterly meeting day in the Chestnut Street C. M. E. Church of which Dr. Charles L. Russell is the scholarly and eloquet pastor. A large crowd assembled Sunday morning to hear Presiding Elder C. L. Howard who is a real preacher, preached his quarterly meeting sermon It was a sermon which contained en- enough philosophical thought and rhetorical climaxes to satisfy the critical audience and enough fervent faith to warm up those who desired the old-fashioned fire. Dr. Howard took as his text, those memorable words from Genesis, "And the Lord God formed man out of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and man became a living soul." His subject was, "The Soul and the World." And he said, in the course of a sermon that was characterized by thought, eloquence and a sublime faith in God, "Science teaches the human race is the result of evolution. It claims that man has slowly evolved through numbered ages from some low form of life up to the heights he now occupies." This may or may not be true; but whether that pronouncement of Science is true or false, it in no wise invalidates the statement that God (Continued on page 8)
KENTUCKY STATE COLLEGE TO GRADUATE 68 NEXT TUESDAY Dr. Mordecai Johnson Commencement Speaker; Baccalaureate Sermon Sunday By Dr. C. L. Russell Frankfort, Ky., May 22.--The 47th annual commencement exercises of Kentucky State Industrial College began today with an oratorical contest at 8 p. m. to be followed by "David Copperfield," sound picture, in the gym Thursday evening; the annual music recital Friday and the senior class play Saturday. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached Su8nday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Dr. C. L. Russell of the Chestnut Street C.M.E. Church, Louisville, and the commencement address will be delivered by Dr. Mordecai W. Johnson, president of Howard University, Tuesday morning, May 28, at 10:30. The 68 candidates for the degrees are as follows; Leota M. Thomas, Arnold Thompson, Marietta M. Tucker, Dorsey E. Clarke, Nona E. Page, John C. Spencer, Frankfort; Pattie A. Bacon, Hattie M. Bibbs, Jennie B. Cheatham, Ella B. Newman, Ada B. Withrow, Odie Bell e Lewis, Mary E. Long, Joanna K. Offutt, Thelma D. Yancey, Charles H. Livisay, Augusta M. Moore, Minnie D. Davis, Kinzell Lawson, Fannie K. Stephens, Lexington; J. Waymon Hackett, Willia M. Smith, Ruthlyn R. Cole, William S. Coleman, William T. Davidson, Anna H. Russell, Louisville; Mary L. Brock, William O. Black, Claudia M. Haynes, Ann D. Merritt, Richmond; Betty M. Yates, Odessa F. Major, George Mai Evans, Hopkinsville; Gertrude E. Wilson, Margaret L. Francis, Robert Jackson, Jr., Harrodsburg; Alberto R. Hazely, Alton B. Miller, Hoyle W. Miller, Millers- (Continued on page 8)
MUNICIPAL COLLEGE GRADUATES 34 The fourth annual commencement of Louisville Municipal College is announced for Wednesday evening, June 5. The commencement address will be delivered by Dr. Will W. Alexander, executive secretary of the Commission on Interracial Cooperation, and the octing president of the new Dillard University at New Orleans, La. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by the Rev. J. A. Johnson, rector of the Church of Our Merciful Saviour, Louisville, June 2. There are 34 candidates for degrees, most of whom reside in Louisville, as follows: Elizabeth Winstead, LaVetta J. Smith, Amelia Sawyer, Frank Johnson, Penelope P. Adams, Mary M. Black, Cathrine L. Well, Nathaniel B. Brown, Katherine L. Cole, Carl G. Davis, Henry Faulkner, John E. Franklin, Frances L. Glass, Anna Belle Hamilton, Jerome O. Hancock, Kalyn King, Naomi A. Lattimore, Kathlene A. McClain, Ernest (Continued on page 8)
WINS SUIT [Photo] FATHER J. A. JOHNSON Rector of the Church of Our Merciful Saviour, who was winner in the $5,000 damage suit against him. See article.
OFFICIALS OPEN RECREATION CENTER The Chestnut Street Recreation Center at 920 W. Chestnut Street was formally opened last Friday night. The Center, which is being operated in what was once the Chestnut Street Branch Y. M. C. A., attracted a large number of citizens at its opening, which was presided over by Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, chairman of the Colored Recreation Advisory Board Mayor Neville Miller. Other speakers were Dr. Hugh R. Leavell. Director of Health; Dr. K. P. Vinsel, Director of Welfare; J. R. Batchelor of the National Recreation Association; Walter R. H. Sherman, Superintendent of Recreation; Horace A. Tay- (Continued on page 5)
NEW ALBANY MAN CLAIMS FRAME-UP James Merriweather of New Albany claims he is the victim of a frame-up in being arrested for robbery Sunday night while on his way to his local residence. According to Merriweather, he had just left a party and was on his way home when asked for a match by an unknown white man. When he attempted [to?] find a match the man made a pass at him and when he dodged the blow, he recovered and knocked the man down. And he states, that a passing Yellow Cab driver came to the rescue of the man and called the police. Burdette and Dilliard, detectives, answered the call and arrested Merriweather for robbery after listening to the white's tale. Upon searching Merriweather the officers found $18.00 and according to Merriweather,, they took out $5.00 to make their case. Merriweather was not armed; he works daily and has a record of being a good citizen, according to some of New Albany's city officials, who came to his rescue promptly after his arrest.
SAYS SHE SHOT JEALOUS LOVER IN SELF DEFENSE - Jumped On Her When He Saw Her Talking To Colored Man The Leader had closed its forms Thursday, when the news was heralded by the daily papers of the arrest of Ella Van Jackson, a colored woman, 23, of 723 S. Eighth Street, for the murder of Earl W. Henson, a white man, 51, who has a wife, but who, from all evidence, has been [keeping?] company with Miss Jackson, the colored woman who killed him, for some time. Henson was found shot shortly after Wednesday midnight in the drink stand he operates at 800 S. Seventh Street. The colored woman was arrested early Thursday morning on an Oak Street car at 22nd and Oak. The murder has created a deal of excitement and comment. The Daily Paper Reports The Leader had not time to make an investigation before going to press, out according to the daily papers, jealousy was the cause of the murder. The Herald-Post, which makes special efforts to get colored readers, but which insulted the race a f ew months ago by using the old far south Negro hating term "Negress," in referring to the woman in this case, reported that Miss Jackson confessed to the murder but said that she shot in self-defense following an argument during which the white man struck her, and that she beat him to the pistol. Thinks The Woman Was Jealous The Times reported that the woman said, that Henson was jealous of her, that he jumped on her because she talked with a colored man on the outside of his place before going in to see him late Wednesday night. She said, according to the Times, that Henson was counting some money at a table when he said he was going to kill her, that he took a gun from a bread box, that there was another pistol on the table and that she grabbed it and shot once and the white man fell. According to the Times' report, the police say they had been looking for Miss Jackson for the stabbing of Mamie Davenport, another colored woman, in Henson's place March 20, in an argument ov er the white man, and that they were of the opinion that it was jealousy on the part of the woman. Whatever is true in this case, Negroes who are familiar with conditions in many [soathern?] communities know that nine out of every ten white men who have colored women as their "mistress" or who consort with colored girls do not allow them to even talk to colored men outside of the family circle, and they also know that it is these same white men who will lead or join a mob to help lynch a Negro for as much as looking at one of their women. Ella Van Jackson is being held in jail without bond, and regardless to the circumstances of the murder, it is doubtful that she will get off so lightly for killing her white man as Ella Mae Malone got off for killing her Negro man.
RAILWAY MEN CLOSE SESSION The International Association [of?] Railway Employees closed their [annual?] session in Louisville with [an?] elaborate banquet at the Y. W. C. A. Tuesday evening. The session opened with a sermon at the Centennial Baptist Church Sunday night. Sessions were held at the Pythian Temple, where the Association was welcomed by Major Neville Miller Monday. Monday night a public meeting at (Continued on page 8)
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FATHER JOHNSON IS WINNER IN $5,000 DAMAGE SUIT - Several White Witnesses Against Him But Court And Jurors Are Fair By William H. Ferris The case of Vernon Moore against the Rev. J. A. Johnson, which came up in Judge Hubbard's Court Wednesday, May 15, resulted in a victory for the rector of the Church of Our Merciful Saviour. Father Johnson was sued by the plaintiff, Vernon Moore, for $5,000. The case: November 8, 1934, Father Johnson was driving east on Grand Avenue. A white child ran on the right side of his car and fell under the right rear fender. Father Johnson immediately stopped his car and took the little child to the City Hospital and after two days, the child was returned home. A white judge and twelve white jurymen sat in the case. The plaintiff was represented by two white lawyers, Louis Brownstin and his assistant and was supported by six white witnesses. Father Johnson was represented by C. Ewbank Tucker, a colored lawyer, and was supported by one colored witness , Mrs. Lulu Morton, who was the only real eye witness to the accident. It was a case of white against colored, and yet the jury brought in a unanimous verdict in favor of Father Johnson, the defendant. While Father Johnson was a most excellent witness and impressed the whole court with his intelligence and straight forward testimony, the verdict shows just how fair justice can be and very often is in Kentucky.
COLLEGE STUDENTS AND OTHERS HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT Chas. H. Allison 20, 2219 West Chestnut suffered three fractured ribs and hand lacerations in an auto collision at 15th and Oak Streets early Saturday night. In the car that young Allison was driving was Wm. Young 3124 Hale age 22, who suffered cuts about the face. Jimmy Spann, Allen Hotel, who suffered hond lacerations and a leg injury, Mrs. Ella Downs Parker 21, 630 Finzer who suffered fractured ribs, minor cuts on the leg and ear, Margaret Masterson, Allen Hotel, head injuries and shock and Miss M. Roundtree, 34th and Virginia severe cuts on the face. The other car in the accident was driven by Arthur Block, white who was injuried seriously and his companion Herman Rapp, whose jaw was broken. Allison and his party had left the Lamode dance at the Pythain Temple and were on their way to the Hill St. Inn. When at the intersection of 15th and Oak Allison's car passed the red light, and collided with Block's car according to re cord of accident in the Record Bureau. According to those in Allison's car the light was green and Block passed the red light, which caused the terrific smash. Both drivers were not under arrest at the city Hospitol where they received treatmens. The others were also admitted to the city Hospital for treatment.
FEDERAL SCHOOL HEARS RUSSELL By William H. Ferris Broadway A.M.E. Zion Temple was crowded from 6 to 11 o'clock Friday evening, May 17, at the closing of the Negro Emergency Education School. From 6 to 8, the people inspected the industrial exhibits, which consisted of cooking, sewing handicraft, basket and flower making, etc. Lyle M. Hawkins, the supervisor of the Negro Emergency Schools of Louisville and Jefferson County, served as master of ceremonies. Rev. C. J. Henderson, pastor, pronounced the invocation. Hon. O. A. Harris, general supervisor of Louisville and Jefferson County, made a few encouraging remarks. Dean H. C. Russell of the Kentucky State Industrial College, delivered a masterly address upon "Keep On Learning." Prof. Atwood S. Wilson, the principal of the Central High School, delivered a short but telling address. The Falls city Glee Club, with (Continued on page 3)
CHURCH LEADER DELIVERS STRONG SERMON ON "THE SOUL AND THE WORLD" Sunday was quarterly meeting day in the Chestnut Street C. M. E. Church of which Dr. Charles L. Russell is the scholarly and eloquet pastor. A large crowd assembled Sunday morning to hear Presiding Elder C. L. Howard who is a real preacher, preached his quarterly meeting sermon It was a sermon which contained en- enough philosophical thought and rhetorical climaxes to satisfy the critical audience and enough fervent faith to warm up those who desired the old-fashioned fire. Dr. Howard took as his text, those memorable words from Genesis, "And the Lord God formed man out of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and man became a living soul." His subject was, "The Soul and the World." And he said, in the course of a sermon that was characterized by thought, eloquence and a sublime faith in God, "Science teaches the human race is the result of evolution. It claims that man has slowly evolved through numbered ages from some low form of life up to the heights he now occupies." This may or may not be true; but whether that pronouncement of Science is true or false, it in no wise invalidates the statement that God (Continued on page 8)
KENTUCKY STATE COLLEGE TO GRADUATE 68 NEXT TUESDAY Dr. Mordecai Johnson Commencement Speaker; Baccalaureate Sermon Sunday By Dr. C. L. Russell Frankfort, Ky., May 22.--The 47th annual commencement exercises of Kentucky State Industrial College began today with an oratorical contest at 8 p. m. to be followed by "David Copperfield," sound picture, in the gym Thursday evening; the annual music recital Friday and the senior class play Saturday. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached Su8nday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Dr. C. L. Russell of the Chestnut Street C.M.E. Church, Louisville, and the commencement address will be delivered by Dr. Mordecai W. Johnson, president of Howard University, Tuesday morning, May 28, at 10:30. The 68 candidates for the degrees are as follows; Leota M. Thomas, Arnold Thompson, Marietta M. Tucker, Dorsey E. Clarke, Nona E. Page, John C. Spencer, Frankfort; Pattie A. Bacon, Hattie M. Bibbs, Jennie B. Cheatham, Ella B. Newman, Ada B. Withrow, Odie Bell e Lewis, Mary E. Long, Joanna K. Offutt, Thelma D. Yancey, Charles H. Livisay, Augusta M. Moore, Minnie D. Davis, Kinzell Lawson, Fannie K. Stephens, Lexington; J. Waymon Hackett, Willia M. Smith, Ruthlyn R. Cole, William S. Coleman, William T. Davidson, Anna H. Russell, Louisville; Mary L. Brock, William O. Black, Claudia M. Haynes, Ann D. Merritt, Richmond; Betty M. Yates, Odessa F. Major, George Mai Evans, Hopkinsville; Gertrude E. Wilson, Margaret L. Francis, Robert Jackson, Jr., Harrodsburg; Alberto R. Hazely, Alton B. Miller, Hoyle W. Miller, Millers- (Continued on page 8)
MUNICIPAL COLLEGE GRADUATES 34 The fourth annual commencement of Louisville Municipal College is announced for Wednesday evening, June 5. The commencement address will be delivered by Dr. Will W. Alexander, executive secretary of the Commission on Interracial Cooperation, and the octing president of the new Dillard University at New Orleans, La. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by the Rev. J. A. Johnson, rector of the Church of Our Merciful Saviour, Louisville, June 2. There are 34 candidates for degrees, most of whom reside in Louisville, as follows: Elizabeth Winstead, LaVetta J. Smith, Amelia Sawyer, Frank Johnson, Penelope P. Adams, Mary M. Black, Cathrine L. Well, Nathaniel B. Brown, Katherine L. Cole, Carl G. Davis, Henry Faulkner, John E. Franklin, Frances L. Glass, Anna Belle Hamilton, Jerome O. Hancock, Kalyn King, Naomi A. Lattimore, Kathlene A. McClain, Ernest (Continued on page 8)
WINS SUIT [Photo] FATHER J. A. JOHNSON Rector of the Church of Our Merciful Saviour, who was winner in the $5,000 damage suit against him. See article.
OFFICIALS OPEN RECREATION CENTER The Chestnut Street Recreation Center at 920 W. Chestnut Street was formally opened last Friday night. The Center, which is being operated in what was once the Chestnut Street Branch Y. M. C. A., attracted a large number of citizens at its opening, which was presided over by Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, chairman of the Colored Recreation Advisory Board Mayor Neville Miller. Other speakers were Dr. Hugh R. Leavell. Director of Health; Dr. K. P. Vinsel, Director of Welfare; J. R. Batchelor of the National Recreation Association; Walter R. H. Sherman, Superintendent of Recreation; Horace A. Tay- (Continued on page 5)
NEW ALBANY MAN CLAIMS FRAME-UP James Merriweather of New Albany claims he is the victim of a frame-up in being arrested for robbery Sunday night while on his way to his local residence. According to Merriweather, he had just left a party and was on his way home when asked for a match by an unknown white man. When he attempted [to?] find a match the man made a pass at him and when he dodged the blow, he recovered and knocked the man down. And he states, that a passing Yellow Cab driver came to the rescue of the man and called the police. Burdette and Dilliard, detectives, answered the call and arrested Merriweather for robbery after listening to the white's tale. Upon searching Merriweather the officers found $18.00 and according to Merriweather,, they took out $5.00 to make their case. Merriweather was not armed; he works daily and has a record of being a good citizen, according to some of New Albany's city officials, who came to his rescue promptly after his arrest.
SAYS SHE SHOT JEALOUS LOVER IN SELF DEFENSE - Jumped On Her When He Saw Her Talking To Colored Man The Leader had closed its forms Thursday, when the news was heralded by the daily papers of the arrest of Ella Van Jackson, a colored woman, 23, of 723 S. Eighth Street, for the murder of Earl W. Henson, a white man, 51, who has a wife, but who, from all evidence, has been [keeping?] company with Miss Jackson, the colored woman who killed him, for some time. Henson was found shot shortly after Wednesday midnight in the drink stand he operates at 800 S. Seventh Street. The colored woman was arrested early Thursday morning on an Oak Street car at 22nd and Oak. The murder has created a deal of excitement and comment. The Daily Paper Reports The Leader had not time to make an investigation before going to press, out according to the daily papers, jealousy was the cause of the murder. The Herald-Post, which makes special efforts to get colored readers, but which insulted the race a f ew months ago by using the old far south Negro hating term "Negress," in referring to the woman in this case, reported that Miss Jackson confessed to the murder but said that she shot in self-defense following an argument during which the white man struck her, and that she beat him to the pistol. Thinks The Woman Was Jealous The Times reported that the woman said, that Henson was jealous of her, that he jumped on her because she talked with a colored man on the outside of his place before going in to see him late Wednesday night. She said, according to the Times, that Henson was counting some money at a table when he said he was going to kill her, that he took a gun from a bread box, that there was another pistol on the table and that she grabbed it and shot once and the white man fell. According to the Times' report, the police say they had been looking for Miss Jackson for the stabbing of Mamie Davenport, another colored woman, in Henson's place March 20, in an argument ov er the white man, and that they were of the opinion that it was jealousy on the part of the woman. Whatever is true in this case, Negroes who are familiar with conditions in many [soathern?] communities know that nine out of every ten white men who have colored women as their "mistress" or who consort with colored girls do not allow them to even talk to colored men outside of the family circle, and they also know that it is these same white men who will lead or join a mob to help lynch a Negro for as much as looking at one of their women. Ella Van Jackson is being held in jail without bond, and regardless to the circumstances of the murder, it is doubtful that she will get off so lightly for killing her white man as Ella Mae Malone got off for killing her Negro man.
RAILWAY MEN CLOSE SESSION The International Association [of?] Railway Employees closed their [annual?] session in Louisville with [an?] elaborate banquet at the Y. W. C. A. Tuesday evening. The session opened with a sermon at the Centennial Baptist Church Sunday night. Sessions were held at the Pythian Temple, where the Association was welcomed by Major Neville Miller Monday. Monday night a public meeting at (Continued on page 8)
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WOMAN MURDERS WHITE MAN
SUPPORT LEADER